$97 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 15, 2013 Check-out: Jun 16, 2013

Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

4 stars
555 EAST CANAL STREET, RICHMOND, VA 23219
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
48 reviews
Crowne Needs a Lottle Polish

The hotel was in good shape and the room was clean and comfortable. There were some things that... See full review

  • Sdog
  • Apr 16, 2013
Thanks

In for a quick trip. Had a great time. thanks!!!!!! See full review

  • jmks
  • May 7, 2012
A perfect retreat for business and leisure travelers in Richmond

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Richmond Downtown is located in the heart of the financial district, a short walk from shopping, dining, and entertainment. The hotel overlooks the newly restored Canal Walk and is centrally located to many attractions in Richmond. For dining, the Great Room and Pavilion Cafe offer two great choices. Guests can unwind in the fitness center, the indoor pool, or sauna. Business travelers can take advantage of the 13,000 square feet of meeting space, full service business center, and free wireless Internet.

Highlights

Convenient location overlooking the Canal Walk in downtown Richmond

Indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna

Complimentary area shuttle within 2 mile radius of hotel

Rooms

All 298 non-smoking guest rooms feature one king-size or two double beds, mini-fridge, cable television with in-room movies, shower, free high-speed Internet access, work space, coffeemaker, and free morning newspaper delivered to the room. The hotel also offers 29 suites.

Features

The Pavilion Café serves American cuisine. A delicious hot buffet breakfast is offered seven days a week, as well as lunch and dinner. The Great Room features a light fare menu with sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers.  

 

The hotel's location in downtown Richmond is ideal for corporate travelers, minutes from the financial district, the Virginia State Capitol, and the Richmond Convention Center. For leisure travelers, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Richmond Downtown is within walking distance of Richmond Center Stage and Tredegar Ironworks. Spend the day rafting the Class IV rapids on the James River or explore the hands-on exhibits at the Science Museum of Virginia.

 

The fitness center features all new Nautilus treadmills, stationary bike, recumbent bike, elliptical trainer, universal weight machine and free weights. Guests also enjoy the indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna, open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Transportation
  • Richmond International Airport (10.3 mi/16.6 km)
  • Complimentary area shuttle within 2.0 mile radius of hotel
Nearby attractions
  • Richmond Convention Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Canal Walk (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Virginia State Capitol (0.66 mi/1.06 km)
  • Museum of the Confederacy (0.66 mi/1.06 km)
  • VCU Siegel Center (1 mi/1.61 km)
  • Science Museum of Virginia (2 mi/3.22 km)
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (2.5 mi/4.02 km)
  • Virginia Childrens Museum (2.5 mi/4.02 km)
  • Richmond International Raceway (5.4 mi/8.69 km)
  • Kings Dominion (24 mi/38.62 km)
Business
  • 13 meeting rooms with 13,000 square feet of space
  • Banquet facilities for up to 500 people in one room
  • High-speed Internet available throughout the hotel

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Indoor pool
Children's activities
Golf
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Services
Business center
Maid service
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Porters
FAX
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

37.5381 -77.4409
Nearby airports
Baltimore Washington International, (BWI), 139.00, MI, S; Richmond International Airport, (RIC), 9.80, MI, SW; Washington Dulles International Airport, (WAS), 121.00, MI, S;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Richmond International Raceway: 3.9 mi

Dining

Pavilion Cafe
The Pavilion Cafe serves All American cuisine for bkfst, lunch and dinner. A delicious hot buffet breakfast is offered 7 days a week. Family friendly, and offers wonderful views of the City on one side, and a view of the James River on the other side. I
Great Room Lounge
Visit the Great Room when you have a moment and enjoy cocktails, non alcoholic beverages Starbucks Coffee and a wonderful menu selection. It is an inviting room, with soft seating, wireless internet, large flat screen TV and a welcoming staff.
The Great Room
Relax with friends or colleagues in the cozy atmosphere of The Great Room with large screen TV, friendly staff and welcoming music via sound system. Besides fine wine, cold beer and delicious cocktails, our lounge features a light fare menu with sandwich

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (48)

Ratings and reviews for Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Overall score

3.9 / 5
48 out of 48
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.9

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
tn
Apr 11, 2011

hot momma weekend

room and hotel was great. shuttle service a major plus for nights out. starbucks wasnt so great, but everything else wonderful. rooms were a little dark hard for more then one to get ready.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

take shuttle to tobacco company- great food and dancing....hooka lots of fun for dancing

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Tea Party Tom
Business
Great Falls, VA
Jun 19, 2011

Crowne Plaza stay June 2011

Excellent stay for a conference. Lovely room with king bed. Big parking garage for $10 per night. Only thing missing was a vending section that was under repair.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip: Long walk from hotel

Near most offices in downtown Richmond, which has limited public parking.

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Virginia
Jun 1, 2011

Great time

Great time, convenient to restaurants, easy walking around. Didn't have the king room we booked but gave us a complimentary breakfast for the trouble. Excellent service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Steve V.
Chesterfield, Virginia
Oct 18, 2011

Enjoyed the Weekend Stay

Generally a fine place to stay. Simple attention to some details are missing, like the microwave was unplugged. The breakfast buffet was excellent.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Tiara Mom
Manassas, VA, USA
Oct 26, 2011

Nice Hotel

The Crowne Plaza was a very comfortable one night stay for us. We were pleased with what it had to offer.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There are less expensive dining options up near the Convention Center. A nice walk in cool weather or very short drive.

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Steve V.
Chesterfield, Virginia
Oct 28, 2011

Folk Festival Stay

Excellent breakfast buffet. Overall experience was great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

The breakfast was very well done.

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
be44
Business
nyc
Mar 27, 2012

nice place

had a great time hotel was pretty convienent to downtown and college campus

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
JHKeilman
Business
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Apr 14, 2012

Staff

A couple of the front desk staff seemed frustrated doing their job. It's almost like you were bothering them when you needed help. I will book my next room there, but I'm not going to ask the front desk for anything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Happy Traveler GTown
galax, va
Jul 16, 2012

Crowne Plaza - thank you!

Great experience! Asked for upgrade and got one to a "priority" suite, which was super clean, spacious, overlooking the James River. Staff is so friendly and accomodating. Location is central to VCU and great "touristy" stuff, too. Ended up needing to stay an extra night - NO PROBLEM. We will definitely come again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Skip the Science Museum. Definitely do Sumo San Sushi on Main St.

Review of Crowne Plaza RICHMOND DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
George from Georgia
Dahlonega, Ga, USA
Jun 22, 2012

Relaxing and Comfortable

I stayed only one night, but I found my room to be very comfortable and completely clean. The TV had lots of channels and the thermostat worked perfectly. I found the staff very attentive. For example, on check-in the clerk, on her own initiative, looked up and entered on my Priority Club number on my record - I had forgotten to bring it. And on check-out I had the clerk call me a cab, and when it didn't show right on time she called them again without my asking. I happened to eat in the bar, and my food was typical and tasty fare, and reasonably priced. Their Philly cheese sandwich is probably the best deal. I believe they have two actual restaurants, but I didn't eat in either.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

From the hotel I walked to the Tredegar Historic Center - I don't think it took even 10 minutes - down by the river. This is a worthwhile place to go if you are interested in Civil War history. And if you walk there you can also go out on the bridges and locks on the James River and get pretty close to the falls.

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